Matthew Compares His Performance at Work with That of a Co-Worker

question 9

Multiple Choice

Matthew compares his performance at work with that of a co-worker who is less competent than himself.When he engages in this behaviour,he feels better and experiences a boost to his self-esteem.Matthew is using ______ to maintain an optimistic outlook.

• A)alternative thinking
• B)downward social comparison
• C)scapegoating
• D)relaxation

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Definitions:

Capacity Planning

The process of determining the production capacity needed by an organization to meet changing demands for its products.

Capacity Increment

The addition or increase in a system's or facility's ability to produce goods or services.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Drum

In production and project management, often refers to the constraint or bottleneck resource that dictates the pace at which a process can run.